Fine day
I'm gearing up for my fall bulb and perennial sale, but it's pouring rain AGAIN. The sale is Friday and Saturday.
Gary bought a horse trailer last Friday.. did I tell you? He needs my "big" truck to pull it of course, so he's getting the truck's trailer wiring and a suitable plug taken care of this week. Perhaps he can go on more rides with friends now, which he'd enjoy.
Brenda M. was exclaiming to me what beautiful lilies I had sold her this spring, so that was an uplifting conversation of the last trip to town.
Okay.. well, the rain is no excuse for not working, as the bulbs are all out in the grooming shop and it'll be perfectly comfortable to price them there. I thought of making this sale a "Yard Sale" as well, but just THINKING about that exhausts me. I might at least put out some good stuff that is already priced and in boxes.
Last night in the Garden Chat room, the gal who has lost her home because of Hurrican Katrina was describing her feelings, and her plans for the future. I can't imagine many of our chatting group could sit there with dry eyes; I certainly couldn't. We made "Bonsilene" promise to give some of us her mailing address when she gets relocated in Baton Rouge, so that we can send care packages. Surely helping just ONE hurricane victim (at least) will ease our consciences and feed our souls; Bonsilene will pass onto others any items that she doesn't need.
I got an email from my eldest daughter: there are pets being rescued and brought to Calgary and Vancouver. I'm of mixed minds... I surely have room at our place and in my heart for another dog, but my OWN dogs do not get enough attention as it is. Also, I do not know the cost of adopting these pets, and that would make a difference to me. I will mull it over and consult with Gary. Or maybe not, what could Gary say other than to point out that my dogs don't get much attention?
This was a day during which, in town and at home, I was happy with everyone and they seemed to enjoy me too. I need those days and think everyone MUST, whether they are troubled by an inferiority complex or not. When depression hovers around me, I try to focus on tasks, "doing good for others", and my many blessings. It helps; I manage, have endured significant challenge and have thrived.
So, stay well, my friends. Will talk to you again soon.
~Ann
